
Mike Harris
Mike has been a journalist all his working life, starting out as a football writer with Goal magazine in the 1990s before moving into men’s and women’s lifestyle magazines including Men's Health, In 2003 he joined Golf Monthly and in 2006 he became only the eighth editor in Golf Monthly’s 100-plus year history leading the brand until July 2023. He is now Content Director overseeing Golf Monthly and two other iconic sports brands, FourFourTwo and Rugby World.
His three main passions in golf are courses (he's played over 500 worldwide), equipment (he's always in search of something shiny to give him an edge) and shoes (he owns more pairs than he cares to mention!).
Mike’s handicap index hovers at around 10 and he is a member of six golf clubs: Hartley Wintney, Royal Liverpool, Royal North Devon, Prince's, Royal Norton and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
Mike's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 10° - Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grip
Fairway woods: TaylorMade Sim Max 3/15° - Fujikura Ventus Blue 6S & TaylorMade Stealth 7/20° - Fujikura Ventus Red 6S - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips
Utility Iron: TaylorMade Stealth UDI 3/21° - Aldila Ascent 90HY - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grip
Irons: TaylorMade P790 (5-PW) - Fujikura Axiom 75R - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 50°, 54° and 58° - KBS Tour Hi-Rev 2.0 shafts - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips
Putter: Evnroll ER2B - Gravity Grip
Ball: TaylorMade - Tour Response (Yellow)
Latest articles by Mike Harris
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18 Things You Must Do In Your Golfing Career
Your golfing career is a true odyssey. A collection of highs and lows that combine to make golf such a fantastic game. Everyone dreams of playing like a god but golf is about so much more than the score on your card.
By Mike Harris Published
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Dartmouth GC
Beautiful part of the world with a golf course to match
By Mike Harris Published
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Donnington Valley GCSet among some absolutely breathtaking Berkshire countryside, and less than an hour's drive from London
By Mike Harris Published
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Trevose Golf & Country ClubSat across Constantine Bay from the better known, but much less welcoming, St Enedoc GC, Trevose is arguably Cornwall's top course.
By Mike Harris Published
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Bull Bay GCValue for money for all levels of golfers - though try and bring your 'A' game
By Mike Harris Published
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Desert Springs GC, Spain
If you're tired of spilling sun cream and collapsing deckchairs then take a trip to Desert Springs
By Mike Harris Published
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Cork GCAlister Mackenzie designed this track and not surprisingly he has left behind a beautiful and testing course
By Mike Harris Published
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Cawder GCA 6297-yard course that is regarded as one of the toughest inland challenges in the west of Scotland
By Mike Harris Published
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Tenby GC
Located in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, it is a visually stunning layout and well worth the long jaunt to the very end of the M4
By Mike Harris Published
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West Derby GCDescribed in one publication as "the Sunningdale of the North", well worth a visit
By Mike Harris Published
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Moor Allerton GCSet in 220 acres of undulating Yorkshire countryside with streams and lakes
By Mike Harris Published
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The Glen GCThe spectacular views start at the first hole and just keep on coming
By Mike Harris Published
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Fulford Heath GCDesigned by James Braid and opened in 1933, Fulford Heath is one of the Midlands’ most notable golf courses
By Mike Harris Published
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The WarwickshireNestling among 356 acres of picturesque Midland's countryside is The Warwickshire
By Mike Harris Published
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Thorpeness GCThorpeness sits on a great spot of land just next to the seaside town of Aldeburgh
By Mike Harris Published
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Ballyliffin GCBallyliffin was, until quite recently, something of a well-kept secret and is Ireland's most northerly links
By Mike Harris Published
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Hawick GCThe Scottish Borders have long been a favourite destination among travelling golfers searching for a genuine golfing experience.
By Mike Harris Published
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Surrey NationalThis is a course that looks five times it's age and plays superbly
By Mike Harris Published
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Hever Castle GCLess than an hour from the centre of London, nestled in the River Eden Valley, is Hever Golf Club
By Mike Harris Published
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Enniscrone GCIf you're looking for a course which befits the hidden gem epithet, then look no further than the magnificent links of Enniscrone in Ireland.
By Mike Harris Published